HR 7919 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to prohibit lobbying activities by Members of Congress and certain Federal officials while they are in office and for a period of two years after they leave office.

Introduced 1977-06-21· Sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it a Federal offense for a Member of Congress or certain officers of the executive branch of the United States Government to seek or accept any compensation for any services rendered or to be rendered by himself or another in relation to a lobbying communication at a time while he is in office and for a period of two years after he leaves office.…

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